National Center on Time & Learning

The Majority of K-12 Public Schools Offer Academically Focused Summer and After-School Programs

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Seventy-eight percent of U.S. public schools provided summer programming in 2023 designed to help students academically, according to data released today by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the statistical center within the U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences (IES).

Key Points: 
  • The NCES data on academically focused summer programs includes summer school, learning and enrichment (L&E), bridge, and other summer programs.
  • Seventy-eight percent offered academically focused summer programming, which includes summer school, learning and enrichment (L&E), bridge, and other summer programs.
  • Around 90 percent of public schools offering academically focused summer programs did so at no cost to families (summer school, 90 percent; L&E programs, 87 percent; bridge programs, 90 percent).
  • Most public schools offering academically focused summer programs had full-time teachers working in these programs (summer school, 95 percent; L&E programs, 89 percent; bridge programs, 86 percent).

BOOSTER EXPANDS PREMIER FUNDRAISING SOLUTIONS, LAUNCHES HIGH SCHOOL FUNDRAISING SERVICES FOR SPORTS AND GROUPS IN 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

In addition to the successful fundraising solutions offered at the elementary school level, the high school programs will be accompanied by the addition of new product sales and discount cards.

Key Points: 
  • In addition to the successful fundraising solutions offered at the elementary school level, the high school programs will be accompanied by the addition of new product sales and discount cards.
  • Now cemented as the nation’s largest, mission-focused school fundraising company, Booster has set a goal of raising $1.5 billion for schools by 2026 to continue furthering its more than 20 years mission to strengthen schools through fundraising.
  • “Time and time again, we’ve seen that when schools and their communities partner in fundraising, students ultimately win,” said Stephen Murray, President and COO of Booster.
  • School administrators, parents, coaches, band directors and group leaders can learn more about Booster’s fundraising options for elementary, middle and high schools by visiting the new website at choosebooster.com .

Imagine Learning Announces Major New Special Education Initiative

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

Imagine Learning is also launching Imagine AscendTM, a new comprehensive solution for special education students that combines digital courseware with highly qualified virtual instructors.

Key Points: 
  • Imagine Learning is also launching Imagine AscendTM, a new comprehensive solution for special education students that combines digital courseware with highly qualified virtual instructors.
  • Imagine Ascend provides districts with a sustainable solution for staffing shortages and a scalable approach to increasing graduation rates, both critical needs of special education programs.
  • “This is a seminal moment for Imagine Learning as we commit significant time and resources to serve the needs of our most vulnerable students,” said Jonathan Grayer, Chairman and CEO of Imagine Learning.
  • “The acquisition of Winsor Learning, coupled with the launch of Imagine Ascend, establishes Imagine Learning at the forefront of innovative curriculum delivery for more than seven million students with disabilities.

United States PreK-12 Policy & Budget Outlook Report 2022-2023: Pandemic Continues to Impact K-12 Instructional Sphere

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Monday, November 28, 2022

DUBLIN, Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The "United States PreK-12 Policy & Budget Outlook, 2022-2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The "United States PreK-12 Policy & Budget Outlook, 2022-2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • These are two of the highlights of this report, PreK-12 Policy and Budget Outlook 2022-2023.
  • In the report, PreK-12 Policy and Budget Outlook 2022-2023, the analyst found that the majority of K-12 learning was taking place in person under guidelines provided by the US Department of Education and the CDC.
  • The PreK-12 Policy & Budget Outlook 2022-2023 analyzes and provides information on the continued effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact that federal and state funding policy have had on education.

United States PreK-12 Policy & Budget Outlook Analysis 2022-2023: An Essential Tool for Publishing Executives, M&A Advisors, Market Analysts, and Industry Consultants - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022

The "United States PreK-12 Policy & Budget Outlook, 2022-2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "United States PreK-12 Policy & Budget Outlook, 2022-2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • These are two of the highlights of this report, PreK-12 Policy and Budget Outlook 2022-2023.
  • The PreK-12 Policy & Budget Outlook 2022-2023 analyzes and provides information on the continued effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact that federal and state funding policy have had on education.
  • State and local K-12 education funding equals 3.61% of total educational spending, with states contributing a total of $344 billion.

Leading Toy Manufacturer WeVeel™ Launches The Influencer Initiative

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

NEW YORK, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WeVeel™, the leading manufacturer and global distributor of innovative and creative party, stationery, craft and toy products announces The Influencer Initiative, a product design collective with today's top social media influencers that creates innovative toys and gives back to communities. The first Influencer Initiative collection collaborators are creators Boss Baby Brody and Along Came Abby, each with over 630K and 370K Instagram followers, respectively, and each over 3 million TikTok followers.

Key Points: 
  • WeVeel Partners with Influencers Boss Baby Brody and Along Came Abbyfor a Toy Collection that Inspires, Educates and Gives Back
    NEW YORK, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WeVeel, the leading manufacturer and global distributor of innovative and creative party, stationery, craft and toy products announces The Influencer Initiative , a product design collective with today's top social media influencers that creates innovative toys and gives back to communities.
  • For every product sold, the Influencer Initiative will donate 10% of the profits to a qualified non-profit organization.
  • The Influencer Initiative is available November 1st, 2022, at www.theinfluencerinitiative.com
    Follow the Influencer Initiative on Instagram at @influencerinitiative.
  • WeVeel is a leading manufacturer, and global distributor of innovative and creative party, stationery, craft and toy products.